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Górecki, Henryk
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Górecki, Henryk
- Autograph musical quotation from the Harpsichord Concerto, with quotations by Grechaninov, Kabalevsky and Nystroem
- paper
the opening five bars of the second movement, marked "Vivace" and "C[e]mb[alo]", signed and inscribed ("H.M. Górecki...For Steve Yuscik"), c.14 x 21cm, Katowice, 9 August 1993; together with quotations signed by Grechaninov (an albumleaf dated 17 November 1933), Kabalevsky (three bars dated 26 October 1959) and Gösta Nystroem (the opening page of the full score of the Sinfonia Espressiva, with the theme for the first violins, 1 page, with an autograph title-page, folio, c.35 x 27cm)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The success of the Polish composer Henryk Górecki (1933-2010) was almost unparalleled among modern classical composers, especially in the early 1990s, when his Third Symphony was recorded and issued commercially. The Concerto for Piano or Harpsichord op.40 dates from 1980; here the harpsichord rather then piano is indicated.